Accidents in Greggs

Any bakery no matter how big or small must ensure they take precautions to avoid any accidents occurring within their venue. They have a duty of care to their customers they must adhere to and maintain regulations to protect customers from harm. Any hazards in the vicinity must be kept away from customer contact, along with maintaining the bakery so that it is fit for purpose.

In addition, bakery workers should be properly trained in identifying and reacting to hazards within the restaurants. For instance, if there has been a spillage, they should erect a wet floor sign, alerting customers to the spillage and the risk it might pose.

If a company fails in its duty of care towards customers, then they become the liable party for a compensation claim.

Common types of accidents in Greggs

There are a number of different kinds of accidents that might occur in a bakery, including:

• Slip, trips, or falls
• Soft tissue damage caused by kitchen utensils
• Fractures and/or broken bones
• Head injuries
• Food allergy or food poisoning
• Falling downstairs
• Exposed wiring causing an electric shock

What you should do if you have been in an accident at Greggs?

Take Photographs

Photographs can be used as evidence for any accidents or injuries. For example, If you have a food allergy and you order something containing the food you are allergic to, with no warning in the menu, then take a photo of the menu as evidence.

REPORT THE ACCIDENT

All bakeries should have an accident report book. Make sure that the accident has been recorded in the book in a way you are happy with.

SPEAK TO WITNESSES

Whether it is another customer or one of the staff, collect their details as you can ask them to come forward and provide a witnesses' statement. This can further strengthen your case and most witnesses will comply as they realize speaking out can help prevent similar accidents in the future.

SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Whether it is immediate or after a few weeks, you should always seek medical treatment if required. Symptoms of an injury can show days or weeks after the incident so ensure you take the right protocols when tending to any injuries.

KEEP A RECORD

You should record your own account of the accident in a journal. Furthermore, you should continue to record any feelings or thoughts that you have regarding the accident or your pain levels going forward. These records should include any developing symptoms or pain levels that relate to your accident-caused injuries. This can help to clarify the extent of your pain and suffering, which can ensure that you get the right amount of compensation. Financial loss should also be recorded including things such as loss of income and medical bills.

CONTACT FIRST PERSONAL INJURY

Then all that is left to do is get in touch with us and let us help you start your claim.

Amount of compensation in claims against Greggs

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at general damages and special damages.